Maternity Photography – Phoenix AZ Area
You will be very happy that you have these maternity images. They will be so precious looking back on this amazing time in your life! We also LOVE doing Newborn photos like these, if you are interested.
My husband, John, and I have been working full-time as a husband and wife photography team since we started our business 17 years ago! We are excited to help you create amazing images to document your pregnancy journey!
You can read over 170 Google 5-Star Reviews here to find what our clients are saying about our work! You can also check our photography here in our Maternity Gallery. Maternity Sessions usually take about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, including selecting your images after your session.
We will have your professionally retouched, full-size digital images back to you via digital download 7 days after your session, usually very LATE at night when I make it back to my computer for the night shift.
Wardrobe We Provide
We have 3 gowns (see below). We also have a white lace robe and a black lace robe.
With so many different sizes, styles, and colors, we don’t try to provide a large number of wardrobe items. Our photography style, as you can see from our website galleries, is simple and mostly focused on your body and your belly!
Then, if you bring a dress or two, and possibly some lingerie and/or Calvin Klein underwear (or something like that, based on your taste), we can get you plenty of amazing photos for you to choose from!
We usually do maternity shoots between 26 to 37 weeks, but any stage is perfectly fine! It is best when we can easily tell you have a baby bump, but not so far along that you are super miserable and swollen.
Prepare – Maternity Session
We most often do maternity shoots when you are between 26 and 37 weeks along. It is best when you can easily tell you have a baby bump, but not so far along that you are super miserable and swollen.
We are happy to include your partner and other children in your maternity session at no additional cost. You can see examples of our work in our Maternity Gallery here.
Our Instagram Page here also shows some Maternity photos and how many weeks along our Maternity clients are. This information can help you decide when to book your session.
What to Wear – Maternity Session
We have 3 maternity dresses that you can wear (see pictures above). With so many different sizes, styles, and colors, we don’t try to provide a large number of wardrobe items.
Our photography style, as you can see from our Maternity Gallery here, is simple and mostly focused on your body and your belly. Then, if you bring a dress or two, and possibly some lingerie and/or Calvin Klein underwear (or something like that, based on your taste) we can get you plenty of amazing photos for you to choose from!
Be sure to plan and bring any outfits with you that you would like to wear during your photo shoot. Be creative. Bring more than enough outfits. I will be sure to give you my opinion on things while you are here to help you wear the outfits that flatter your pregnant body the most in photos.
Generally, we will have time for about 2 or 3 different outfits. Bring any shear fabrics and/or scarves that you may have.
Bring items you know you look and feel good in. Then, anything I may have will be a bonus. Bring your heels as they add a lot to certain poses. I have some heels between size 8 and 9.
Here are a few more specific ideas that tend to work well for maternity shoots:
Maternity Gown Used In Newborn Pictures – Example Above
Hair & Makeup – Maternity Session
I recommend you consider having your hair and makeup done professionally for your maternity shoot for the best results.
Many of our clients use Primp and Blow for their hair and makeup. There are several different locations around. Sephora may also be a cost-effective option for an afternoon session – they open late.
When your hair and makeup are finished at the salon, be sure to give honest feedback. If you are not happy with your look, ask for changes. It is important that YOU are happy with your look!
About 50% of our clients do their own hair and makeup and they look beautiful! Curled hair (if you have the option) and false eyelashes look very nice with this type of photography!
I have found that Yelp is a great place to look for local salon suggestions – be sure to read the reviews!
Your Maternity Shoot
We do ALL of our Maternity Sessions in our private, home photography studio that is located in Grayhawk at: 21570 N 72nd Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Please look for our Welcome Sign with your name on it near the front door – you will know you have arrived!
When you come in, we will sit down and talk for a few minutes and go over the outfits that you brought with you, and discuss any ideas that you might have. Then, we get started!
We will look at your images on the back of the camera on occasion during your shoot, so we can both make adjustments that we feel are needed. This way, I know that I got the shot and your confidence climbs as you see your beautiful images!
FYI – We provide snacks in case you get hungry during the shoot, and bottled water.
After Your Maternity Shoot
Immediately after your shoot, we will sit down and you will select your favorite images. Any purchases you would like to make will be done at this time.
I have developed a system over the years that helps you with your selections and makes this process rather quick and painless! You will make your selections and payment is due, on the day of your session.
I will have your professionally retouched, full-size digital images back to you via digital download 7 days after your session.
Booking & Cost – Maternity Session
Your Maternity Session may include family photos. The minimum purchase for Maternity photos is 10 digital images at $30 each, which totals $300 plus tax and your $99 discounted Session Fee. The total cost for 10 digital images is $399 (plus tax). Additional images, beyond your 10-minimum, cost $30 each.
We do our Maternity sessions on weekdays at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. As soon as you pay your Session Fee, you will be on our calendar!
We are so confident that you will LOVE all of our work, for a limited time, you can book your Newborn AND your Maternity sessions BOTH for $150 total! TWO Sessions for the regular price of ONE! Save $150!
Digital images are high-resolution (typically between 8 and 22 MB JPEG digital files) and come with a print release so you can make as many prints as you like at almost any size! Your images are professionally retouched to make you look like the magazine cover version of yourself – classy and beautiful!
You can review more pricing details for all of our photography products here on our “Investment” page.